best sun protection?
hey folks, i'm not sure if i am posting in the right place here, but here goes.
i live in a part of the world with some of the harshest sunlight; south western australia, below the hole in the ozone layer.one of the highest skin-cancer per-capita places on earth. now i, am a 20 something of norwegian heritage who's skin will not tan.just burn, freckle, or blister.
however, i am as avid nudist as you can get (it started as curiosity, but i've not swam in thread of clothing since my first nude beach dip.
the problem is, every SPF++++++ sun lotion i use makes me a) look weird and ghostlier, like some bodypainted whiteface - when i'm just trying to enjoy the beach. it also rubs off, doesn't "soak in", sits on my pores and generally annoys. most importantly, where it rubs, i burn bright red!i know most colder parts of the world soak up what little sun they can, but i'm wondering if anyone uses any products that can protects their fair-skinned hides from hotter climes without losing the nice natural feel?i'm thinking like an oil or something - or are those for 'tanning' and devoid of UV protective qualities?i've taken to night swims, which are far less social and fun.
thanks,m from perth
Palecats, I don't know what products are available in your part of the globe. You might contact a dermatologist to see what he/she might recommend.
I don't lay out in the sun any more. Any color I get is from reflected sun sitting in the shade except when playing water volleyball or floating on a raft in the pool. I generally wear a hat and sun screen except for 10 minutes twice a week per my doctors' instructions to increase my Vitamin D level.
My last bad sunburn was when I was in my 20s; I'm now 65 and don't want my skin looking like a horse saddle.
Being a nudist does not equate to being a Sun lover. There is no law that all nudists must have an evenly tanned skin. When you're in the Sun always wear a hat with a wide brim and a T-shirt wouldn't hurt either. Find activities that can be done in the shade or indoors. You can also limit your Sun exposure to mornings and late afternoon. By all means avoid getting burned. It's not much fun.
Most oils have litlte to no UVA UVB sun protection but the label will give you that information. Try putting suntan lotion on at home before you leave the house and give it some time to dry. Then reapply as needed once you're at the beach, lake or pool. Try a lower SPF but reapply often if you're going to be in the sun. Hope this helps. Good luck!
I don't tan at all and I haven't found any sunscreen that I like.I have to put on so muchto get any safety that I feel like a sauteed onion. I have to agree with the Divine Cheri, check with your dermatologist and be prepared for a scolding.
shade
I remember once going to a lake shore. Since I don't like the feel of sunscreen I stayed under the shade of a tree the entire time. I still ended up getting sunburned due to UV reflecting off of the water and sand.i have been in much the same scenario, and it can make the enjoyment of nudism a bit of a frustrating exercise.
thanks for all the above responses - i guess i've fallen for the stereotyp e of nudism as 'sun worship', which for a non-tanning guy of northern european heritage, makes no sense. though i've lost track of how many times i've visited to my local nude beach, or engaged in other naked activities, i still have the complexion of a 'first timer'.thank you for reminding me that this is ok - i just get get jealous of those beautiful all-over tans i suppose!
cheers,
UVA and UVB a must.
For good sun protection go with SPF 40 or 50.
There supposedly have been studies that show anything higher does very little for you. i.e. SPF 100 is NOT double spf 50...not even close.
I have also heard zinc works, yes that is the white stuff in the tube, but my sisters kids are redhead(who are supposedly more susceptible to sun issues) and she combines that with the sunscreen and swears by it.
Good luck!
Stay Naked!
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